Jacki Bellissimo, PT (photo pending) received her BS in physical education from Manhattan College, where she served as a student athletic trainer and played Division 1 Softball. She earned her Masters of Science in physical Therapy from Columbia University in 1998. After 17 years in a hospital-based setting; serving as chief of physical therapy for 11 years, she now works part time in private practice with special interest in recovery from sports related injuries.